Woodturning is almost magical to watch. Within minutes, a skilled artisan using a spinning lathe and simple hand tools can transform an unassuming piece of wood into a showpiece.

Woodturning is almost magical to watch. Within minutes, a skilled artisan using a spinning lathe and simple hand tools can ...

This was not a delicate piece of wood. The Chunk’a’Lunk was heavy, awkward, and full of momentum before the lathe even started. Mounting it required careful setup and zero shortcuts. Once spinning, ...